For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter, there is created and established a storm and surface water drainage utility for the city of Aberdeen pursuant to Chapters 35.67, 35.92, 90.03, and 90.54 RCW, and by Article 11, Section 11, of the constitution of the state of Washington. The primary purpose of this utility shall be the planning, design, construction, maintenance, administration, and operation of all city storm and surface water facilities and for overseeing the design, construction, and maintenance of improvements on private property where these may affect storm and surface water management. The utility shall be administered by the public works director. The city council is authorized to make funds available to the utility by appropriation, borrowing, or by other means in accordance with laws of Washington state for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of this utility.